Name/Title
1936 - A First-Year King George VI Province of Quebec Rifle Association Sterling Silver marksman Prize medallion - engraved on the reverse "1936 Sergt M (Matthew) Penman"Scope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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1936 - A First-Year King George VI Province of Quebec Rifle Association Sterling Silver marksman Prize medallion - engraved on the reverse "1936 Sergt M (Matthew) Penman"
The Province of Quebec Rifle Association (PQRA) was a long‑standing Canadian shooting sports organization, active from the early 20th century through the mid‑20th century. Its Gold (plated), Sterling Silver, and Bronze medals and prize medallions were awarded to members for participation, performance, or service in rifle competitions, often tied to provincial or national championships.
The PQRA was part of the broader Canadian rifle association movement, which included the Dominion of Canada Rifle Association (DCRA) and provincial affiliates. Medals from this era were typically silver or bronze, engraved with the association’s crest, the year, and the recipient’s name. They could be awarded for: Participation in provincial or national rifle matches; Achievements in specific shooting disciplines (e.g., long range, smallbore); Service to the association or community
Design and materials
Canadian rifle association medals from the 1910s–1940s often featured:
- A central emblem of a rifle or the PQRA crest
- The inscription “Province of Quebec Rifle Association” or “PQRA”
- The year of award (1920 in this case)
- The recipient’s initials or full name
- A border or decorative elements in the style of early 20th‑century medalsCreated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
June 20, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 22, 2026
